Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center

2525 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center serves 36 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 36 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
36 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
(09-10)
<50%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
39%
36%
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Black
33%
21%
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White
28%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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<50%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center often compared to?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Success Academy, Sw Fl Addiction Services-the Vince Smith Center by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
36 students attend Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 28% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is part of Lee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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